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Why do atoms form chemical bonds?

  • To become less stable by losing electrons
  • To gain more protons
  • To increase their atomic mass
  • To become more stable by sharing required number of electrons (correct)
  • Which elements are considered noble gases?

  • Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Sulfur, Phosphorus
  • Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon (correct)
  • Iron, Copper, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Mercury
  • Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum, Zinc
  • What is the electronic configuration of noble gases in their outermost shell?

  • ns² np⁴
  • ns² np⁶ (correct)
  • ns² np⁶ nd¹
  • ns² np³
  • How many electrons are contained in the outermost shell of Neon?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are noble gases sometimes called inert gases?

    <p>Because they do not participate in chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do atoms form chemical bonds?

    <p>To obtain the electronic configurations of noble gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which elements are considered noble gases?

    <p>Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronic configuration of the outermost shell of noble gases?

    <p>ns² np⁶</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are noble gases sometimes called inert gases?

    <p>Because they do not participate in chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electrons does Helium contain?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

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